- Enrollment
- 1,448
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cedartown, GA
Westside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Westside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130420001499
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westside Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Cedartown · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 77.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Westside Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westside Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Cedartown, GA.
School address
District: Polk County · Georgia
NCES ID 130420001499 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Westside Elementary School grew from 570 students in 2022-23 to 610 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 130420001499 · Cedartown, GA Other · MID · TRAD
588 enr · 14:1 · 77.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedartown High School (1,448 students)
Westside Elementary School grew from 570 students in 2022-23 to 610 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Westside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedartown High
Cedartown High School
1,448 students
- Cedartown Midd
Cedartown Middle School
997 students
- Rockmart High
Rockmart High School
956 students
- Eastside Eleme
Eastside Elementary School
764 students
- Van Wert Eleme
Van Wert Elementary School
693 students
- This school
Westside Elementary School
588 students
What this shows Westside Elementary School reports 588 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westside Elementary School compares
Westside Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.9% | ▲ 28% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 588 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
588
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 49% in Georgia - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,543
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 588 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.4%
Hispanic or Latino 36.7%
African American 14.1%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Westside Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Polk County reports $13,543 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westside Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedartown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedartown Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockmart High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Van Wert Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westside Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 997
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Cedartown
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Cherokee Elementary School
Standard public school
575 students 12:1 students per teacher
Northside Elementary
Standard public school
531 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Youngs Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
490 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Harpst Academy
Standard public school
32 students 4.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~588 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westside Elementary School
How many students attend Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has 588 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cedartown, GA. CCD year-over-year: 570 (2022-23) → 610 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary School is 14:1, which is 3% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westside Elementary School?
77.9% of students at Westside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Westside Elementary School is White at 43.4% of enrollment, in Cedartown, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westside Elementary School rank among schools in Cedartown?
By Resource Investment Index, Westside Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Cedartown, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cedartown on the city page.
What other schools are in Polk County?
Besides Westside Elementary School, Polk County also operates Cedartown High School (1,448 students), Cedartown Middle School (997 students), and Rockmart High School (956 students). See the Polk County district page for the complete list.